Children's Ministries

For Children

About Children's Ministry

Welcome to Madison Street United Methodist Church! Children are a blessing and the promise of God's love. Through baptism, children are brought into the family of God and become the responsibility of the entire congregation to fill their lives with Christian nurture. All children have physical, spiritual, and emotional needs that the church is given the opportunity to meet through the love and grace of God. Madison Street United Methodist Church believes we may assist in meeting those needs through education, mission, and fellowship opportunities. From Sunday School classes to Vacation Bible School, we continue to offer programs and activities that will best nurture the needs of our children and the children of our community.

All children and their families are welcome to participate in the life and ministry of Madison Street United Methodist Church. If you have questions about the Children's Ministry, please contact Sherry Maynard, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at 931-647-0221 ext 224 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Infant and Toddler Care

All childcare is provided in the west hallway off the sanctuary located on the second floor.

On Sunday morning, Childcare is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., and on Wednesday it is open from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for our Wednesday night Thrive.

Childcare 1 - Infants - (6wks - 12mths) Room 205
Childcare 2 - Sturdy Walkers - (1- 2 1/2yrs) Room 206
Childcare 3 - Two Year Olds - Room 209

Two year olds participate in class during Sunday school hour in the snack room.

J.A.M. Time

Children's J.A.M. Time is held on the third floor from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. All children use Cokesbury’s new Grow, Proclaim, Serve! Sunday school curriculum. Children from pre-K through 5th grade will gather in large groups for the Bible story, music, and movement, then break into age-level small groups to dig deeper and apply the story to their daily lives.

3rd Floor

      9:00– Large Group: Room 307

       9:20-Small Groups
              Pre-K & K: Room 305
              1st/2nd: Room 308
              3rd / 4th/5th: Room 301

Two and three year old children will be in a self contained class from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on the second floor in the snack room which is across from the nursery. They use the Cokesbury's new Grow, Proclaim, Serve! curriculum as well.

Special Ministries

Children's Church

While all children are encouraged to participate in worship, children's church is offered for children ages 3- through Kindergarten. Children's Church is a special time for them to learn about God's love and how to share God's love in a lesson designed for their age.

Preschool

Madison Street UMC Preschool is a flexible play experience for children ages 1 thru 4 with emphasis on play and its social aspects. This is accomplished through creative art field trips, supervised play, cooking and other activities. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday form 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information contact the Office Manager, Terri Plunkett at (931)645-9085 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (during school year).

Family Fun Nights

Family Fun Nights are scheduled at various times throughout the year and provide a special time for children and their families to enjoy a completely "fun" activity while spending important time together!